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Autumn Term
Starts: Mon 13 Sep 2010
Half Term: Mon 25 Oct - Sat 30 Oct 2010
Ends: Sat 11 Dec 2010
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Starts: Mon 13 Sep 2010
Half Term: Mon 25 Oct - Sat 30 Oct 2010
Ends: Sat 11 Dec 2010
All term dates...
Our centres
Macbeth Centre (MAC)
Macbeth Street
W6 9JJ 020 8846 9090
Sands End (SAN)
59 Broughton Road
SW6 2LE 020 7736 1724
All centres and maps...
Macbeth Street
W6 9JJ 020 8846 9090
Sands End (SAN)
59 Broughton Road
SW6 2LE 020 7736 1724
All centres and maps...
Performing Arts
Amici Dance, Ballet, Ballroom Dancing, Contemporary Dance, Rock 'n' Roll, Salsa, Drama and Theatre
See Music for: Music, Guitar, Piano and JazzSee Health & Fitness for: First Aid, Anatomy and Physiology, Marine, Meditation, Therapy, Aromatheray, Massage, Kinesiology and Reflexology
See Pilates, Yoga & Tai Chi for: Mind, Body and Spirit, Chi Kung, Tai Chi Chuan, Yoga and Pilates
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Programme managerJane Suttonjane.sutton@lbhf.gov.uk The performing arts programme can be enjoyed by everyone whatever your level. Try something new or develop and build upon skill you already have. We have Salsa and Contemporary Dance plus additional Ballet classes for complete beginners, and Guitar for those who are more advanced. We encourage performing arts students to take part in end of year performances. We are proud to work in close partnership with both the Lyric Theatre and the internationally renowned AMICI Dance Theatre group. It may be possible to pay course fees by regular installments throughout your course, instead of paying the full amount at the start. Please ask about installment plans when you enrol. |
Further education/qualification classes Courses leading to a qualification will require an interview before you can enrol. Concessions To help pay for course fees and materials, it may be possible to apply for the Learner Support Fund. |
Quick course list | |
| Ballet - beginners | Ballet - Level 1 |
| Ballet Level - 2 | Ballroom Dancing - beginners |
| Contemporary Dance | Salsa - beginners |
| Salsa - continuers | Tango - beginners |
Complete course list
| Ballet - beginners |
| "On this course you will be taught classical ballet from scratch. Ballet technique, such as: correct posture, footwork, use of turnout, placing and correct shape of the arms. Focus will be placed on gaining strength, control, flexibility and core stability essential for ballet technique. Basic ballet steps such as: demi-plié, battements tendu, battements glissé, rond de jambe, battements fondu, and ports de bras. Basic ballet terminology will also be covered. More information... |
| Fees | full £104 | conc £40 | non EU £203 |
| Day | Time | Weeks | Centre | Start | End | Code | ||||||
| Mon | 18:30-20:00 | 12 | MAC | 13/09/10 | 06/12/10 | PD1200 | ||||||
| Tutor: Sarah Golding | ||||||||||||
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| Ballet - Level 1 |
| "On this course you will improve on the skills gained in the Beginners ballet course. The course will focus on developing knowledge of ballet technique and broadening the participants knowledge-base of ballet steps. The course will help to develop the learner’s ability to perform ballet steps and sequences accurately. More information... |
| Fees | full £88 | conc £34 | non EU £170 |
| Day | Time | Weeks | Centre | Start | End | Code | ||||||
| Tue | 18:15-19:30 | 12 | MAC | 14/09/10 | 07/12/10 | PD1220 | ||||||
| Tutor: Sarah Golding | ||||||||||||
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| Ballet Level - 2 |
| Building on what you have learned so far we will cover technique, musicality and performance quality. Practice and improve traditional steps and learn new combinations. More information... |
| Fees | full £104 | conc £40 | non EU £203 |
| Day | Time | Weeks | Centre | Start | End | Code | ||||||
| Tue | 19:30-21:00 | 12 | MAC | 14/09/10 | 07/12/10 | PD1230 | ||||||
| Tutor: Sarah Golding Nearly Full | ||||||||||||
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| Ballroom Dancing - beginners |
| Basic skills in Ballroom and Latin American dancing. Variations in Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango Quickstep, Rumba, Cha Cha Cha. The emphasis is on Ballroom dancing. More information... |
| Fees | full £113 | conc £43 | non EU £203 |
| Day | Time | Weeks | Centre | Start | End | Code | ||||||
| Mon | 19:00-20:30 | 12 | MAC | 13/09/10 | 06/12/10 | PD1300 | ||||||
| Tutor: AMELIA WALSBY | ||||||||||||
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| Contemporary Dance |
| The basics of contemporary technique and introduction to dance terms and movement styles. Body and spatial awareness and how to move correctly without causing injury. Exercising the body to improve and strengthen physically. Using the techniques Release, which is all about releasing the tension from the body and moving in harmony, allowing the weight of the body to take you where you are going; and Limon, which involves using the breath to enhance the movement quality. More information... |
| Fees | full £113 | conc £43 | non EU £203 |
| Day | Time | Weeks | Centre | Start | End | Code | ||||||
| Thu | 19:30-21:00 | 12 | MAC | 16/09/10 | 09/12/10 | PD1400 | ||||||
| Tutor: Debbie Shine | ||||||||||||
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| Salsa - beginners |
| This course will cover a complete routine which is divided into progressive learning of basic steps and sequences during each session so you will be able to enjoy taking part and performing this exciting dance. More information... |
| Fees | full £113 | conc £43 | non EU £203 |
| Day | Time | Weeks | Centre | Start | End | Code | ||||||
| Wed | 18:00-19:30 | 12 | MAC | 15/09/10 | 08/12/10 | PD1500 | ||||||
| Tutor: Faisal Hameed | ||||||||||||
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| Salsa - continuers |
| This course will cover a complete routine which is divided into progressive learning of basic steps and sequences during each session so you will be able to enjoy taking part and performing this exciting dance. More information... |
| Fees | full £113 | conc £43 | non EU £203 |
| Day | Time | Weeks | Centre | Start | End | Code | ||||||
| Wed | 19:30-21:00 | 12 | MAC | 15/09/10 | 08/12/10 | PD1510 | ||||||
| Tutor: Faisal Hameed | ||||||||||||
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| Tango - beginners |
| The course will cover the basic principles of Argentinean tango. Focus will be placed on the communication between leader and follower. By the end of the course, the student will be able to move around the dance floor employing the basic principles of the dance with some level of fluidity and style. More information... |
| Fees | full £65 | conc £24 | non EU £101 |
| Day | Time | Weeks | Centre | Start | End | Code | ||||||
| Wed | 19:30-21:00 | 6 | MAC | 03/11/10 | 08/12/10 | PD1530 | ||||||
| Tutor: Edward Tattersfield | ||||||||||||
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